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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.84, 1,985.66 and 349.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.84, 1,985.66 and 349.96 is: 524.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.84 : 1,985.66 = 349.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.84/1,985.66 = 349.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.84x = 1,985.66 × 349.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.84x = 694,901.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,901.57/1,323.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.91

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